There is an irony in this, that the phones being recycled a re iPhone 6 models (i.e. the latest model) – I’ve only just stopped using my iPhone 4 and it will probably be used by a family member. Why are these iPhone 6’s being discarded in the first place and not being refurbished for re-use? That is far more environmentally friendly. However, the cynic in me would say that it is obviously not in Apple’s interests to refurbish old phones as it would reduce the sales of new phones.